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Crock Pot Smothered Chicken with gravy is a really easy recipe with lots of tender chicken and mushrooms. The gravy is amazing over rice and the entire dinner is effortless.

Mushroom Sauce is drizzled over cooked chicken in a bowl of rice
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Your family will go crazy over this recipe for Crockpot Mushroom Chicken.  The gravy is the absolute best. Even better, the crockpot chicken recipes is so easy. If you can toss a few things in the crock pot, you can make this easy meal.

If you have tried our Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops then you will love this easy crockpot chicken recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

This meal is so easy, made with simple ingredients and will save you money because you can use what you have. The mushroom gravy taste amazing with tons of flavors.

There are so many side dish to serve with crock pot smothered chicken that it makes it so easy. It is the best comfort food and all around a great meal.

It is easy enough for busy school nights but so delicious you will want to serve it to company. Condensed soups really make it so easy and it all comes together perfectly in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

Ingredients - Chicken Breasts, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, onion soup mix, chicken broth, thyme leaves, pepper, cornstarch, water

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How to Make Cream of Mushroom Chicken in the Crock Pot

Combine cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, thyme and pepper

Step 1 – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, thyme and black pepper. A ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder or garlic salt is a great addition.

Placing chicken breast in the slow cooker

Step 2 – Lay the chicken at the bottom of the crock pot. Top with the sliced mushrooms.  

Top the chicken breast with the cream of mushroom mixture in the slow cooker

Step 3 – Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken.

Topping slice mushrooms over the chicken and sauce mixture in the slow cooker

Step 4 – Then top with the mushrooms.

  • Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Step 6 – Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it into large pieces. 
  • Step 7 – Stir together the cornstarch or all purpose flour and cold water in a small bowl. 
  • Step 8 – Stir this mixture into the crock pot and mix the chicken back into the sauce in the crock pot. 
  • Step 9 – Cover and slow cook on low for 20-30 minutes until the creamy savory gravy thickens. 
  • Step 10 – Serve warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

  • Shredding Chicken – You can easily shred the chicken with two forks or Learn How to Shred Chicken with a Stand Mixer.
  • Sauce Consistency – We like a thicker creamy mushroom sauce consistency so that is why we add the cornstarch slurry. If you prefer a thinner sauce, you can leave this step out.
Shredded chicken in sauce with mushrooms on a wooden spoon

Serving Suggestions

This recipe is delicious served with many side dishes such Instant pot White Rice Recipe or Microwave Brown Rice. You can learn how to freeze rice and you can make this meal even easier. I love to grab the rice from the freezer in the morning and when we come home it is all ready to reheat and serve. 

It’s also delicious over pasta Any type is great! Try bowtie, penne, egg noodles or whatever you have on hand. We also love Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with this so we can pour the gravy all over the potatoes.

You can learn how to make Slow Cooking Mashed Potatoes that are so creamy and easy. If you want to get some veggies in there, a simple side salad goes great with it and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Roasted Green Beans and Baked Butternut Squash are also really tasty too with it.

This meal is also good with asparagus. This oven roasted asparagus is a family favorite and it is very simple and quick to make.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you Brown Chicken before placing in the Slow Cooker?

No, there is no need to brown chicken before placing in the slow cooker. You can place raw chicken in the slow cooker

Is it Better to Cook Chicken on High or Low in the Slow Cooker?

We like to cook chicken on low but if necessary you can cook chicken on high. Watch closely so the chicken does not dry out.

What Type of Mushrooms are Best?

You can use Fresh Mushrooms or Canned Mushrooms in this recipe. We like to use fresh mushrooms that you can easily get at the grocery store that is washed and sliced.

Storing Tips

  • Storing – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Reheating – Reheat leftovers in the microwave or stove top depending on how much you have leftover.
  • Freezing – You can place the cooled leftover creamy mushroom chicken in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat.
Cream of mushroom chicken in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon

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Crock Pot Smothered Chicken

4.92 from 59 votes
Crock Pot Cream of Mushroom Chicken with gravy is a really easy recipe with lots of tender chicken and mushrooms. The gravy is amazing over rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 154

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, chicken broth, thyme and black pepper.  
  • Lay the chicken at the bottom of the crock pot. Top with the sliced mushrooms.  
  • Pour the sauce over the top of the chicken and top with the mushrooms.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it into large pieces. 
  • Stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. 
  • Stir this mixture into the crock pot and mix the chicken back into the sauce in the crock pot. 
  • Cover and cook on low for 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens. 
  • Serve warm and enjoy! 

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Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days. 
You can easily make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs as well.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 154kcal, Carbohydrates 10g, Protein 20g, Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 1.203mg, Potassium 525mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 34IU, Vitamin C 2mg, Calcium 20mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Roger says:

    5 stars
    Love the mushrooms in this one

  2. Karina says:

    5 stars
    I love Beef and Mushrooms, now our family has a new favorite… this easy recipe!

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